Question
Which qualities are the most important for information in an explanatory essay? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
accurate
accurate
relevant
relevant
sufficient
sufficient
anecdotal
anecdotal
specific
specific
statistical
Responses
accurate
accurate
relevant
relevant
sufficient
sufficient
anecdotal
anecdotal
specific
specific
statistical
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In an explanatory essay, the three most important qualities for information are:
1. **Accurate**
2. **Relevant**
3. **Sufficient**
While specific and statistical information can enhance the essay, the primary qualities needed are accuracy, relevance, and sufficiency to ensure the information effectively supports the explanation being provided. Anecdotal information, while it can be interesting, is generally not as crucial in this context.
1. **Accurate**
2. **Relevant**
3. **Sufficient**
While specific and statistical information can enhance the essay, the primary qualities needed are accuracy, relevance, and sufficiency to ensure the information effectively supports the explanation being provided. Anecdotal information, while it can be interesting, is generally not as crucial in this context.
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Use the topic and thesis statement to answer the question.
Topic: The benefits of caring for a pet.
Thesis statement: Taking care of a pet is an enriching experience that can improve a person’s quality of life.
Which information is NOT relevant to include in a paper with the listed topic and thesis?
(1 point)
Responses
Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.
Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.
Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.
Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.
Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.
Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.
Some animals have a strong sense of routine, which can help their owners keep track of time.
Topic: The benefits of caring for a pet.
Thesis statement: Taking care of a pet is an enriching experience that can improve a person’s quality of life.
Which information is NOT relevant to include in a paper with the listed topic and thesis?
(1 point)
Responses
Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.
Caring for a pet can decrease feelings of loneliness.
Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.
Certain kinds of pets can be trained and registered as service animals to assist people with disabilities.
Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.
Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.
Some animals have a strong sense of routine, which can help their owners keep track of time.
GPT-4o mini
The information that is NOT relevant to include in a paper with the topic and thesis statement provided is:
**Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.**
This information does not directly relate to the benefits of caring for a pet or how it improves a person's quality of life, making it less relevant to the main focus of the essay.
**Pictures and videos of pets doing funny things are popular on social media.**
This information does not directly relate to the benefits of caring for a pet or how it improves a person's quality of life, making it less relevant to the main focus of the essay.
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What does it mean to develop a topic?(1 point)
Responses
It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.
It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.
It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.
It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.
It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.
It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.
It means including surprising information to keep readers engaged.
Responses
It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.
It means carefully selecting the language and type of information a writer will use.
It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.
It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.
It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.
It means reconsidering a position after a writer learns new information about a topic.
It means including surprising information to keep readers engaged.
GPT-4o mini
To develop a topic means:
**It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.**
This involves expanding on the initial ideas, examining different viewpoints, and formulating a clear and compelling thesis that effectively conveys the main point or argument of the writing.
**It means considering multiple perspectives to create an interesting thesis statement.**
This involves expanding on the initial ideas, examining different viewpoints, and formulating a clear and compelling thesis that effectively conveys the main point or argument of the writing.
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How are in-text citations formatted in MLA style? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses
in brackets
in brackets
at the end of a sentence
at the end of a sentence
in parentheses
in parentheses
outside the closing period
outside the closing period
inside the closing period
inside the closing period
at the end of a paragraph
Responses
in brackets
in brackets
at the end of a sentence
at the end of a sentence
in parentheses
in parentheses
outside the closing period
outside the closing period
inside the closing period
inside the closing period
at the end of a paragraph
GPT-4o mini
In MLA style, in-text citations are formatted in the following ways:
1. **In parentheses**
2. **At the end of a sentence**
3. **Outside the closing period**
These elements ensure that the citation is clearly linked to the information presented while adhering to the MLA formatting guidelines.
1. **In parentheses**
2. **At the end of a sentence**
3. **Outside the closing period**
These elements ensure that the citation is clearly linked to the information presented while adhering to the MLA formatting guidelines.
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How are sources listed in a Works Cited page?(1 point)
Responses
in the order the sources were referenced in the text
in the order the sources were referenced in the text
in the order of importance starting with the most important source
in the order of importance starting with the most important source
alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source
alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source
chronologically, using the publication date of each source
Responses
in the order the sources were referenced in the text
in the order the sources were referenced in the text
in the order of importance starting with the most important source
in the order of importance starting with the most important source
alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source
alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source
chronologically, using the publication date of each source
GPT-4o mini
Sources are listed in a Works Cited page:
**Alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source.**
This method ensures that readers can easily locate the sources referenced in the text.
**Alphabetically, using either the authors’ last names or the title of the source.**
This method ensures that readers can easily locate the sources referenced in the text.